Rugelach Israel

Directions

1. 1
   Cut butter into flour as if making pie crust.
2. 2
   In a separate bowl, beat egg yolk and sour cream well, than add to flour mixture. Mix until blended.
3. 3
   Divide dough into 3 parts.
4. 4
   Cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
5. 5
   Prepare filling by combining sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 375.
7. 7
   Working with one portion at a time, roll dough into a circle 1/8 inches thick.
8. 8
   Brush each circle lightly with melted butter and spread 1/3 of the filling on each.
9. 9
   Cut each circle into 16 wedges, like a pizza.
10. 10
    Starting from the large end of each wedge, roll up toward the point, jelly roll fashion.
11. 11
    Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheet with the tip underneath so they don't unroll and bake 15 minute or until lightly browned.